Gold stupa-shaped reliquary, 1st century, ht. ca. 4 cm.

Reliquaries

Material: Metals | Type: Containers/Vessels | Countries: Afghanistan

  • Period

    Pre-Islamic

  • Red List

    Red List – Afghanistan

Category

Reliquaries
Containers, most often in the form of pellet-shaped boxes with lids or miniature stupas. Usually made from stone (often steatite) though many are made of bronze or precious metals (gold or silver). Size: 2 to 50 cm high.
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